Guy Ritchie to direct adaptation of 'Treasure Island'

It looks like Warner Bros has found someone to map their path to
"Treasure Island."

Deadline is
reporting that
Guy Ritchie is attached to direct the latest version of the
Robert Louis Stevenson pirate story. The publication adds that
Alex Harakis will write the script.

The 1883 book has been adapted into more than 50 TV shows and movies. The most recent version was a 2012 British mini-series which starred
Eddie Izzard as Long John Silver.
Orson Welles played Silver in the 1972 film.

The picture will be produced by Ritchie as well as
Lionel Wigram (
"Harry Potter" series) and
Kevin McCormick (
"Arthur").

So Zappers, how do you think Ritchie will do in his version of the classic tale? And more importantly, who would you like to see as Long John Silver? Make your opinion known in the comments section.